Speaking on Hawksbee and Jacobs, Bernard claimed Newcastle fans will quickly forget about Cabaye if they can seal a deal for Grenier, although he insists luring the 23-year-old to St James' Park won't be an easy task.

"It is going to be hard to get him because Lyon are back on track and in good form. I don't see them selling him, but if they do get hold of him they have got a very good player on their hands," the former Mapgies defender said:

“He is a very technical player, more of a number ten than a centre midfielder. He likes to get forward and gives good assists.

“If Newcastle want to go for Clement they are going to have to pay above the price and I don’t think Mike Ashley would go over a certain amount. I don’t see it happening, but you never know.

"You need a player like that. You probably will forget Yohan if you get Clement because the player is very good. He can be in the France squad in the next two years."